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Jan PETTERSON Obituary

Born 7.5.1957
Died 31.10.2025

Loved daughter of Stan* and Jean* Ramsay (Waikaia), little sister of Brent*. Loved wife of Steve Petterson. Loved Mum of Dena and Craig McKenzie, Lee Petterson, Jenni and Aaron Shearer*. Loved Nana of Madison and Sam Masterton, Rylee McKenzie, Ethan McKenzie, Elfee Petterson, Levi Shearer and Kye Stuart, Corban Shearer. Sadly, Jan died on Friday, October 31, after fighting Ovarian Cancer for 19 months. We were married for 51 years 7 months. She was my life, my light, and we were one person, together in all things. A private cremation has been held. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in Jan's cancer journey. Messages to Steve Petterson and family, 5C William Street, Gore 9710, 027 311 1427.
(*denotes deceased)


Published by Southland Times on Nov. 5, 2025.

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HELEN BROWN

November 7, 2025

Our sincere condolences Steve to you and your family on the sad passing of Jan. Barry and Helen Brown

Robyn Young

November 6, 2025

So sorry to read this. Thinking of you Steve, and your family. I went to high school with Jan and later worked with her. We had some fun times, but most of all, she loved you all and was very proud of you. May your good memories be of comfort to you at this sad time and in the days to come.

Audrey McBain

November 5, 2025

So sorry for you loss I remember Jan back in the Waikaia days a beautiful young girl always happy and fried of everyone

Jacque Lloyd

November 5, 2025

Thinking of you all at this sad time. A great fighter

Kathryn Macgregor

November 5, 2025

Awww, very sad to read this. Many condolences to Dena and family.

Kathryn Macgregor
Canterbury

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